jik1 zai3 zai1抑制劑抑制剂
Jyutpingjik1 zai3 zai1
Yaleyīk jai jāi
Definition
Inhibitor; a chemical substance used to restrain, block, or slow down a reaction or process.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific health conditions. It functions as a formal noun rather than a descriptive verb, distinguishing it from the more common action-oriented verb 抑制. When used in a medical context, it often refers to specific classes of drugs like enzyme inhibitors or appetite suppressants.
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The doctor prescribed some inhibitors for him to take.
Is this type of inhibitor actually effective?
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Common phrases
enzyme inhibitor
appetite suppressant
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a general verb for stopping or holding back someone's behavior, as it is strictly a technical noun for a substance or agent. For general actions, use 抑制 or 忍住 instead.
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